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New regulations in effect since November 6, 2006
Liquids in hand baggage
Due to new EU security regulations, key changes came into effect on November 6, 2006 for the screening of passengers and carry-on luggage at European airports. We advise our passengers to place any liquids in their check-in luggage whenever possible.
Liquids affected by the regulations
Liquids include beverages, syrup, soups and perfumes, but also gels, pastes, lotions, shaving foam, sprays and all other articles with similar consistency. The regulation also applies to squeezable containers such as toothpaste tubes. Passengers who wish to take such items on board the aircraft must comply with the following regulations for carry-on luggage:
Maximum capacity and transport
In the future all liquids and similar products may be transported only in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 milliliters as specified by the maximum filling capacity indicated on the container. In addition, all of these containers must be carried in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum volume of one liter. The individual containers must fit easily into the plastic bag, which must be fully sealed. There will be a limit of one plastic bag per passenger. Passengers are required to present all liquids separately to security personnel at baggage screening. Suitable plastic bags such as Ziploc freezer bags are available wherever household goods are sold. Re-sealable bags can also be purchased outside the security checkpoints at the airport or at the nearby shops.
Exceptions
Exceptions to this regulation apply only to medication and special foods (e.g. baby food) if they are absolutely necessary during the flight. However, these articles must also be taken out of carry-on luggage for security screening and presented to the security staff.
Purchase and carry-on of sealed duty free goods still permitted
After passing through security, passengers can purchase liquid items such as spirits or perfume at Munich Airport’s duty free shops as in the past.
The regulations for duty free articles apply to the sale of goods at airports within the EU or on board aircraft registered in the EU. The articles will be sealed at the point of sale in compliance with the regulations. Consequently, connecting passengers who buy duty free goods at EU airports or on board EU-registered aircraft can take their sealed duty free packages through security checks provided they have a sales slip dated on the same day.
The regulations for duty free articles apply to the sale of goods at airports within the EU or on board aircraft registered in the EU. The articles will be sealed at the point of sale in compliance with the regulations. Consequently, connecting passengers who buy duty free goods at EU airports or on board EU-registered aircraft can take their sealed duty free packages through security checks provided they have a sales slip dated on the same day.
Tranferring passengers should note the following:
This does not apply to connecting passengers in Munich carrying duty free goods purchased at airports outside the EU or on board aircraft registered outside the EU, however. Connecting passengers cannot take these liquids or gel-like products through checkpoints at EU airports when changing planes, and must therefore leave them behind. This applies to duty free articles purchased at airports in Asia or the USA, for example.
